@Ann, its okay if you think you wont enjoy it dont watch it. Go and watch others, Cdrama, Jdrama, taiwan drama many alternatiives. There are dramas with grandfathers courting teenagers which are v popular, murder, comedies. you might enjoy those.

Just finished watching the 2 episodes. It looks like it is going to be a great medical drama. Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes to come out. All of the actresses and actors are great. Of course, Ha Ji Won is my favorite. Everyone should watch it.

I feel energized with Ha Ji Won’s determination and guts during operation, her acting is so natural and she’s like a real doctor. I want to give credit to their make up and prosthetic artist co’z they’re awesome.

Very entertaining drama but a little bit silly. Nobody in the right mind will put a surgery table on a boat of this size, imagine doing surgery on a boat moving irregularly up and down. Also, nobody in the right mind will chop off someone’s hand without explaining first. Very entertaining but also silly, just like the Japanese drama doctor X.

@Simon k says: under normal circumstances certain actons look silly. Hw they are working under abnormal situations and hve to make do with whatever tool are avaiabe. Choice is to do something or not at.all during an emergency. Hve u heard of how mountain climbers eat up the flesh of dead fellow climbers to survive when they are stuck in a storm. doesnt it sound silly to eat dead bodies? People had done ‘silly’ things to survive and to save lifes.

@Memoo, don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to start a long argument with you. What I am referring to is I don’t think in real world people will put a surgery table on a boat of this size to begin with (no dentist too). If it is a very large cruise ship then it is OK. If you have ever been on a boat of this size, you will notice how much it move. Hospital boat in real world transporting doctor to remote locations, not operating on the boat. The Japanese drama “clinic on the sea” depict the situation more accurately. Don’t get me wrong, I love watching this drama but I also think it show a lot of wrong concepts, for example, I highly doubt a reconnected hand will work immediately after surgery. BTW, I work in science field so I routinely trouble shooting problems, I tend to nick pick on minor details, that is part of my job.

This drama is new & different, and stands out from typical k-drama storylines. So, it’s been entertaining. That said, this drama doesn’t depict real or factual medical situations (i.e.-old lady walking out from the hospital right after the surgery? too many to mention here) However, it’s a great genre for K-drama, and doesn’t negate it’s full of unrealistic events which minimizes the quality of this drama. From artistic perspective, I lost respect for the director. Laziness? Lack of understanding & experience in this field that stands for life & death? Did Budget kill ‘quality’? I can forgive all the mishaps because the drama is unique, but won’t forgive if romance between HJW, who is 12 years older than the young handsome troubled doctor, and KH develops. It’d be unrealistic. And, if the director expects h/her audience to overlook a 12 yr old senior woman romanticizing her younger man, that’d be offensive. True, this drama ignores the details, and the devil is in the details. Audience will however overlook the details for 30 mins, but there’ll be a limit. Don’t test it, director & writer. I can tell HJW is uncomfortable already with that idea. Let her be his mentor or older sister…

It is a very good drama and I don’t understand a lot of comm and complains post here. It is a drama after all not a medical documentary and I really don’t understand this age gap issue. They are actor and drama or movie are their job. HJW seems the same KMH age. OMG we are in 21th century common people!!! @USA where you see “old lady walking out from the hospital right after the surgery” ? or “full of unrealistic events” mb we watch different drama !?

Love this drama. Young doctors on a hospital ship who try to know and understand each other while trying to heal patients in the islands. Love cool and skilled dr. SEJ and the warm dr. KH. Fighting HJW , KMH and Hospital ship !!

HJW is back, I love her so much, her amazing acting ! but I must say that i become to like KMH too as a young dr. he has such a beautiful eyes, girl! i must say that he is handsome and the role suits him.

I just find this drama I watch only first 4 ep but I love what I see some new in kdrama field, I hurry to watch the next ep I’m curious about what will happens with this young and frightened dr. except that icicle female doctor SEJ

@Voracity , funny you are,I just finish all ep and I can tell you that that – icicle female doctor- can cry and can laugh sometime, wait and you’ll see. You don’t regret to watch HS it’s a very good drama

It is great for me so far, I think the emphasis is not on the detailed medical procedures but rather the emotional struggles that these Doctors have to go through to bring them to maturity. It is great pacing with with sufficient details on the emotional developments. While some parts and actions are not clearly explained, it is deliberate attempt to be elaborated in future episodes. This is what I discovered after watching 12 epi. I can’t really tell the age differences and the character description did not elaborated on their age other than I saw HJW is a senior and more experienced doctor. Probably meant to be older just by a few years, common to see such couple. The chemistry is not bad btw the 2 leads although not the best among HJW’s co-star but believable. Shipping them and wanted to see their relationship developed and challenged.

@USA, its unrealistic and offensive for a woman to romance someone 12 yr younger (someone young handsome? Youve never come across this situation in the real? How abt when older actor romancing younger woman? Its okay? Just to let you know my boss’ hushand is exactly 12 yrs younger. They met while he joined us as a temp during his college vacation and she was already a few steps up as a manager. We were surprised but none of us passed comments as though they have committed a crime. It boils down to gender discrimination. Old man good enough to grandfathers can romance minors even on screen but not the other way round.

@memoo I agree, I see this age gap issue in everyplace as if it were a big mistake or crime and a lot of people don’t want to watch this drama bz of it, “it’s unrealistic” they say. Stupid. Mb they are jealous cz HJW looks younger and can plays with a younger and handsome actor ??? hehehe ? Anyway I love drama and I recommend it !!

Very good 9-12 ep. Heartbreaking, with funny moments and sweet moments too. Ii don’t know that the hug between SEJ and KH is a consolation hug or it means something more which involves feelings but they are cute together

This is a very good drama. The story line is fantastic. Can’t wait to watch the episode 13 and the rest. I thought this drama was already aired in Korea. I was mistaken. I want to watch all the episodes! otoke!

@memoo – Please spare me of gender-crap because it’s disgusting whether fe/male. Saw a middle-age Korean man holding hands with a 20-something Korean woman on vacation in Thailand, and it was disgusting. The young woman was embarrassed & moved away from him almost hiding whenever people stared at them. People instinctively know what’s right/wrong, it’s innate. Believe in EQUAL RIGHTS for ALL wo/men? It includes gender, so wo/men are held to the same standards. If your definition of “gender right” is based on emotion – what makes me happy – think carefully bcoz what “Feels good or happy today” will most likely change & even feel differently tomorrow, in 2018, 2028, 2048.

What you personally perceive to ‘feel good about someone/thing’ doesn’t translate the same or make it ‘right’ for others. Therefore, you should NOT attack differing views, particular with divisive-based rights crap. Personally, living/viewing my life from a “gender right” lense isn’t a priority. Too busy living my best as God’s child first & foremost, then as a mom/dad, son/daughter, sister/brother, grandson/granddaughter, architect/lawyer/chef, nephew/niece/friend, Caucasian/Asian/African/Latino, then I’m a wo/men. Don’t care to boast or announce or stomp my feet to all the folks that I’m a female. Those I love/care already know/see. They know who/what/why Sam is all about. Also this gender-right crap indirectly attacks some of my own family members, professional colleagues, and dear friends – of my opposite sex. So think carefully when you attack a stranger like me – are you attacking your family member who is not of your same gender?

Lastly, since you like/think HJW is beautiful/great actress (indeed she was in Secret Garden & Empress Ki – watched both) who looks younger, do you expect many famous 20-something male actors to line up to co-lead in romantic roles with her? Seriously doubt successful males would – bet their agents said don’t. Today at 38, HJW lead roles are limited compared to in her 20s – reality for ALL aging fe/male actors. Could you see HJW in Father is Strange as Byun HyeYoung? Lee YooRi, who was awesome & looks younger too, is 37 & her male character Ryu SooYoung 38. If RSY role was given to a 25 yr old male instead, would Father is Strange be the same?

HJW is evolving, we have to wait & see where/how she lands. If her role in this drama catapults her career again, wonderful! I’m not seeing it based on my previous comments. HJW has already surprised us with her athleticism in Secret Garden & Empress Ki, what else could she surprise us with today? I like her, but our insatiable need to be entertained is ever challenging tasks for actors, directors, writers. Sadly, this drama stopped entertaining me at ep 15. Enjoy.

@USA,“you should not attack differing views.” wow, in what way? Ive responded to ur suggestion tt its unrealistic for a woman to romance a much younger guy. Ive related something Real where pple with the age gap you find unrealistic still get married. So whats the problem.

The drama portrays the interaction btwn sr doctor with a young team at diff levels of their careers. As far as I’m concerned the profiles of the actors/actress match the plot characters. Cast may not be star-studded with “successful males” but as long as the they perform well on the roles they’re called to perform I don’t see whats so offensive abt it.

Isnt it presumptious to conclude what I think and expect?: “since you like/think HJW is beautiful/great actress”and then more ridiculously question if I expect a host of successful young actors will queue to co lead with her after this drama just cos of her younger look. You sound pretty insulting and off putting to jump to conclusions as to what I think and expect. You need not be harsh on her either or any other actresses for that matter who happen to accept dramas with younger co stars. It’s an option open to them and its their choice to take it. What comes after is nobody’s business.

We don’t need a write a thesis to show theres a window period for actors. They’ll take on different roles when the time comes, some may be labelled as minor. Even with that knowledge who are we to mock (indirectly at other actresses/actors too) and question “if her role in this drama catapults her career again”. The ratings hover here arnd 11 – 12%, a figure tt must be the envy of many a ‘successful males’ and “famous young male actors in their 20s”whose recent dramas are anything but ‘successful”. Apparently even when everything deemed appropriate (well matched with costars in term of age diff, looks, youth, popularity) have not worked for them.

Perhaps the quoted sentiment should applies here too, but conversely: By saying,‘What you personally perceive to be ‘unrealistic and offensive doesnt’ translate the same or make it ‘wrong’ for others.”.

Ha ji won is beauty arts.so it is ok if the co star is so young, as long he is good actor.and the story geting better and better.and anyone who does’n agree.may be they are envy her…he he he…..love HJW and KMH

Love love this drama. The latest ep are so good. Chemistry between HJW and KMH are amazing even if he has less experienced. The plot is better and better. I’m very curious what will be happened between 2 man. What LSW will do for “steel” SEJ from KH ? Mb a little more action like diving? I know HJW has scuba licence .

So good. Best k drama for moment. KMH fits well KH role and I like that he is so careful toward HJW (see BTS). I so like their unexpected first kiss nothing more nothing less just a sweet kiss a warm touch of two sad soul. HJW can be so funny sometime and the head nurse too ! Fighting HS ! Love all the cast!

It’s a very worthwhile drama to watch. For me, this drama is the best drama right now. The story line is very good while all cast perform very well. After watching this drama, I became a fan of Hajiwon and Minhyuk. I really like them both.

@Rachata DK I agree with you! Best drama for now ! LOVE it ! Like HJW before but now I like her more ! For me KMH is a very pleasant surprise ! Like their chemistry so far ! Don’t skip this drama! It’s a good one!

I didn’t think I would like this drama but am very surprised with the story lines and I like all the characters and their back stories. I wasn’t sure about the pairing between the leads due to their age difference but somehow the chemistry between them works and is a nice surprise. The scenery where they are filming is gorgeous and if ever I do travel to Korea I’ll definitely try to visit Geoje Island.

Kang Min Hyuk is really good in this drama, acting well and doing his job. But I think many conservative folks cannot get past his age gap with Ha Ji Won, me included. I continued to watch this drama for the plot, and slowly adapted myself to that age gap. If Choi Jin Hyuk took up the male lead role, I believe this drama would have done much better in ratings. Or swap Ha Ji Won for a younger actress will work too.

Woah what a great drama, it is not too draggy although the story are similar to most of the other hospital and doctor drama, it has been nicely put together, well done to the writer and cast. They have deliver the drama nicely. Great drama, can’t wait for the last few chapters….

What is wrong with age difference. My spouse and I have been together for 35 years (10 years age Difference) and are a lot better than a lot of couples who are closer in age. Check the stats. The divorce or separation rates are lower for couples with a big difference in age. YOU GO GIRL (HJW). Show all how successful you are now and will be in the future. Agents should think twice about not wanting their clients to act be cause of age difference. They are after all actors and should be able to play the parts. Go HJW hope to see you in lots more dramas. Forgot Love this drama actors producers writers and crew who have worked so hard.

One of the best drama , full of compassion, love and care. Sad in many parts and worth watching this drama. Even though it isn’t that romantic but the storyline was excellent . All actors actresses were good , including the main actor and actress. Ha Ji Won is one of the best actress in all her drama. She is sweet and beautiful in many ways. Why did Choi Jin Hyuk decline, perhaps he won’t fit this drama as Kang Min Hyuk is real good in this one

Thanks to all these people and congrats in this good drama Production Credits

Its such a warm, wholesome and fuzzy drama without the run of the mill stuff as in many a med dramas. Obviously snide remarks thrown at HJW and the remaining casts have not dampen their spirit to give of their best. On the contrary insults have stirred them on to give me one of my most fav dramas (the other is TK2H). Off course there are plot holes but which drama is ever perfect.

The drama focus is on ups /down relationships between colleagues, seniors/juniors, parents/children, patient/doctors in a village with down and out old, wrinkled villagers as part of the backdrop and the transformation of Dr Song from a very driven self centred surgeon to one who learn to share her life with those around her. Anyone can have some take away lessons from the series of experiences gone thru by the characters.

As ive said before, the casting match the profiles of the characters. Do dramas shine only with star studded casts? Just look at the story line. Can pple like HB, JIS, SJS etc fit the bill for Dr Kwak. These ‘successful males’ have already lost their decent feel long long ago to portray the Dr Kwak character who is such a kind and gentle soul. KMH has proven that given a chance, one can rise to the occasion. I hope he can have more lead roles in the future, not being confined to pairing with cute little girls to cater to his idol fans but to work with more mature costars to develop his acting skills. Reality is there is no life long idols. He has proven to have the potential to outshine many existing so called stars, so work on it.

The HJW/KMH combo work very well and their chemistry is simply overflowing. HJW has shown once again how she can lead her co star whoever they are to create an amazing chemistry needed in any drama situation. Off drama topic a little, from the bts one cant help but feel the personality of SEJ = HJW, KH = KMH.

Awesome!! what a great ending!! Not too much of a twist that you have to hold your chair till the last few chapter but just enough to make you hold some tissue to say aww so sweet and great ending. Wonderful storyline, great writer, cast and directorship!! Well done !! a total recommended drama to watch!!

I suggest you to give yourself an opportunity to watch this drama. Because this one is too good to be missed. Don’t judge, don’t just focus on their age difference. Because this is a story of Song Eun Jae and Kwak Hyun and not the actor nor actress. I suggest you to enjoy the flow of their stories, the relationships between the characters. I suggest you to see how they fought against their inner demons, their fears, their fragility as human beings. I suggest you to see the sceneries, the islands, the blue oceans, the sunsets and places they went to. To tell you the truth my friend, this drama will show you more about love; between friends, colleagues, family. This is a story of life; deaths, birth and chances. Do have the time to watch this. I didn’t regret my decision to watch Hospital Ship. It’s good. Seriously.

@Rose: yeah, after I indicated that to them. they did not acknowledge it, as they did it in the past, but i have a few times asked to list when some info is missing and should be listed to credit the actors.

I like the members of CNBlue – they all seem like nice guys and are good looking.

I saw “Lee Jong-hyun” when he was on “We Got Married” and I liked how he portrayed himself on the show. I liked the girl he was with – Gong Seung-yeon, she was cute and I thought they were cute together.

Jung Yong-hwa made an appearance on “Return of Superman” show with the twins. He was good with the twins and they liked him.

Lee Jung Shin I don’t believe I have seen him in anything.

Here is one of the interviews Min Hyuk did – hope you will be able to open it — CNBLUE’s Kang Min Hyuk Reveals What It Was Like Filming On An Island For 4 Months

Per Vicki Comments —- To prepare for his role, Kang Min-hyuk visited hospitals and doctors, and memorized medical terminology and procedures to better portray his character.

I loved this drama. It went by so fast and I looked forward to seeing each story every week.

What I liked about this program is each story began and ended in one hour, and then on to another story. I could have watched more episodes of this show due to the variety of the episodes. I thought it was a very refreshing show and enjoyable to watch. The older actors who lived on the island did a great job in their individual roles with their own personal stories. Beautiful scenery – lovely island.

I loved the cast – the actors chosen were perfect in their perspective roles. Congratulations to a show well done by all — the cast, crew, producers, directors, scene writers, etc. etc. Compliments to all of them